Yes…………but!

Just came from a meeting, and I have to blow off some steam here!
Have you ever had a negotiation with a "yes-but" kinda person?
Oh I'm sure you have, because they are EVERYWHERE!
Think about the last time you had a good idea.
What reply did you get? Something like:
"Oh that's awesome, but have you read/talked/asked....."
It's like a virus.
Think about it.
Something is going on here.
Have we lost our ability to be passionate?
There lies a beauty in every good conflict.
Go out there and fight for your ideas!